Cold weather shouldn’t necessarily discourage you from being outside with your dog. Walks, games and sports in the winter—even in the snow—can still be great exercise for you and your pet. Just plan ahead and prepare for the elements. Read the rest of this entry
A general rule of thumb is if it is too cold for you, it’s too cold for the dog. But make sure you looking at weather fairly. “Don’t want to” and “too cold” can be two different things. It is important for your dog get some physical activity even in the winter. Read the rest of this entry
Day after Thanksgiving, some of my cousins and my neighbors were sitting around my den watching movies and noshing on awesome leftovers from the day before. My dog Bronx, casually strides in the room and for our
entertainment proceeds to throw up all over the floor (beige carpets don’tcha know).
I could be upset (beige carpet!), but I stay composed as I dash for paper towels, and look beyond the event. On reflection there are two things I came away with (and unfortunately hardwood floors in not an option right now). Read the rest of this entry
Do you have a conflicted dog like mine? My high energy terrier loves his daily walk (needs them actually). But I live in a Northern state and when winter rolls around–well let’s just say I shovel lots of show and chip away lots of ice from December to April. Not the best weather for walking the dog. This doesn’t stop him from wanting a walk. And I give in and we have a short walk in most weather. And I mean short, after a few minutes he’s shaking and he doesn’t want more than 2 paws on the ground. Once I had to carry him home! Read the rest of this entry

Most dogs love riding with their owners in the car for road trips or just to get out of the house. But there are some dogs that could only ride in the car for a couple of hours before they vomit. Car sickness in dogs is very common and this can be prevented by following some of these simple tips before travelling with your dog.
- Refrain from feeding your dog at least an hour before your trip. Most dogs get car sick when they have a full stomach.
- Training your dog to ride with you in the car will build his tolerance against car sickness even for long hours on the road.
- Most dogs stay calmer when they are in a dog car cage or pet carrier.
Try these simple yet effective ways of travelling with your dog to prevent car sickness for a more stress free drive with your furry companion.

Now that summer is here taking your dog out for their daily exercise can be stressful for your beloved dog. If you plan to take your dog out for a walk, run or jog with you during these hot humid days it is best practice to follow these easy tips before heading out. Exercisemydog will provide a series of tips, fun exercises and advice on how to exercise your dog during the summer. Read the rest of this entry

Pet owners like you and me tend to think that exercising your dog during the summer can be hazardous for your dog. A lot of people with pets don’t exercise their dogs during the summer because of this mentality. According to experts, dogs need all the exercise they can get each and every day for them to have a good temperament and a good and healthy body. I found a very interesting article that provides some helpful guides for exercising your dog during hot and humid days. Click here to read the article.